Giant intradiploic epidermoid tumor of the occipital bone: case report.
The authors describe a case of a giant intradiploic epidermoid cyst of the occipital bone with an intracranial extension in the posterior fossa and no signs of neurological involvement. The lesion started as a painless lump under the scalp. Roentgenographic and computed tomographic findings led to a correct diagnosis, and the complete removal of the cyst was accomplished, despite its large size. The total removal of these cysts is associated with a good prognosis.
Guridi
J
J
Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Ollier
J
J
Aguilera
F
F
D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed